Health Spa

We’ve tried all the Chinese foot massage places in Portland, and this one is the best. Healthy Foot, Sole 2 Sole, Regal, Big Foot, etc. This one is the most consistent, and the best massage for the money. It’s also right next to Fubonn, so you can pick up your Asian groceries after you’re done. Now, in case you haven’t been to a Chinese foot massage place, there are several things you should know.
–You will never get the same massage twice. These places often have a lot of turnover. You may get a great massage one day, and a terrible one the next. Stick to places that give a consistently good massage.
–Your masseuse may smell like cigarette smoke or Chinese food. I chalk this up to the cost of a cheap massage. Luckily, at Health Spa, this hasn’t been an issue, and we’ve been about 5 times.
–Your masseuse will probably not speak much English. Conversation and a massage don’t go together. There are only a few things you need to say. Too hard. More hard. OK. and No.
–Tip based on time, not as a percentage. $ 10 is standard for an hour. It doesn’t matter if your massage cost $ 50 or $ 5 for an hour. Tip them the standard amount for an hour. Less if your massage was bad, or extra for an excellent massage.
–Reservations are based on soft time. If you book a 2 pm appointment, you may have to wait. If they say 5 minutes, that usually means 15 minutes. Remember, this is a cheap massage.
–A foot massage is usually a full body massage where you keep your clothes on. This means they massage your face, scalp, arms, hands, neck, shoulders, back, legs, feet, and butt. It’s reflexology, whether you believe it does anything or not. That’s why they press on your ears, etc.
–The default is a hard massage, with some pain involved. No pain no gain or whatever. If you like this kind of massage, you’ll walk out feeling like a wet noodle. If you want soothing, this is not for you.
If any of these things make you feel uncomfortable, there are a million masseuses in Portland who will happily charge you $ 75 for an hour massage, with $ 15 for the tip. For me, I’d rather save the money for 3 visits to Health Spa.

These guys are generally great. I’ve been there many times, and its usually very good but one time I got a young guy who didn’t know what he was doing. That was lame. I must say, I think its ridiculous that some people are posting reviews complaining about tipping $ 10 for a massage. Idiots… you expect a to only tip a few dollars on top of $ 20 massage. What do you think those masseuses are working for? Tips obviously! Spoiled idiots, don’t go there, instead pay some honkey $ 70 + a $ 20 tip next time.

Horrible. I think it’s really screwed up that these people are demanding a 50% tip! It’s absolutely ridiculous and I don’t anticipate ever going back! This also recently happened in Las Vegas, I just don’t get who these people think they are especially when the service is poor. I recommend Bio Reflexology in Beaverton if you ever want to get quality honest service. They are experienced and great unlike this place.

Yes, this is a cheap massage. The price is the best part. My massage started with my face being stretched out and my ears being moved around. Some parts were nice but sometimes too rough even though I asked for softer multiple times. He also did something I didn’t like which was run his long fingernail multiple times over my feet and toes. It felt odd. When I went to pay I tipped $ 5 and he said, «no, $ 10.» I’ve been to this place before (it has been years) and never been asked to tip more. In the past I have tipped more but this wasn’t the best massage and 25% seemed ok. I don’t plan to go back.

If I had to describe it in one word, I would use the word hilarious. Before going I called to make an appointment which was challenging as the guy that answered does not speak English. At first glance the place looked shady, upon entering we were hit with an unidentifiable odor. It smelled like stale food, menthol and stinky feet. They directed us back to an area divided with room dividers. They pointed to the tables for us to apparently lay or sit down. We just awkwardly sat there until they came back with buckets of water. We asked if we unclothed and they answered in their language. Anyway, we found out through another customer that yelled over to us that the men take their shirts off and females leave their clothes on. They start doing whatever without warning and when they started rubbing oils on my face I had to say no. At one point it was pretty painful and my boyfriend and I were whimpering and had to tell them softer. They were talking a lot in their native tongues. It was quite interesting. My boyfriend and I both busted out laughing as soon as we walked out. Just in disbelief of what we had just experienced.
Long story short: it won’t be a quality experience but it’s definitely comical and worth the $ 20 per person.

If I could give a zero star I would. I know you get what you pay for but this wasn’t even worth $ 20. First time customer and brought my mom for her birthday. The while time they were talking very loud to each other. When we got undressed they just barged in not even asking if it was ok. The massage was just mediocre, they are not licensed at all. The bed made my back hurt. Idk, how sanitary they are with the plastic bag in the foot soak bucket. My problem is when we tried to pay and leave it handed her 40, and they demanded 20 tip while blocking the door. As if they weren’t going to let us leave without their 20 tip. I don’t mind tipping because I too work for tips but tips his massage was horrible. The guy got to close to my crotch area and I felt violated. I gave 8 dollar tip and literally had to brush past them to get out of the door. All 4 of them were like ganging up on me and my mom. I will stick with my Groupon massages where they are licensed and professional. This place should be shut down. I felt like I was in a Chinese whore house like a prisoner. Do not waste your time!

Tried this place two times because of the price. Both times staff arguing in Chinese not sure why. Both times painful full body message even though its Reflexology. Last and final time bruising 6 days later, soft porn on the television, talking throughout, strange feeling, odd vibe, forced to pay 10 dollar tip for 20 dollar price. Dont bother going something amiss.

They were rude, and the massage was hurtful! They demanded on a 10 $ tip on the cost of 20 $ fee. Tipping 50% shouldn’t be demanded. I was hella pissed about that. If they were worth 10 $ tip I’d gladly. Honestly 10 $ isn’t a big deal but the fact that they were rude and unprofessional, I’m never coming back here again. I was going to leave after the 5 $ tip but they blocked my way at the door without me leaving because I didn’t tip 10 $. Who the hell do they think they are?
There were so many red flags when I stepped in. Soft porn movie clips on the tv screen and talking over my rest. Hands smelled like cigarettes. Etc. Seriously, someone need to shut that place down.

Terrible experience! The man’s hands smelled of smoke, they are constantly talking amongst themselves and demand a $ 10 tip on a $ 20 service. I would not recommend to anyone.

For $ 25 this is a great value for an hour but they will ask for a tip so watch out!!!

Best place for Chinese massage of all time. You just gotta be careful and tell them you want it more gentle. I suggest getting a translation app on your phone to help get what you want. Other than that. It’s a nice place.

1^st visit– I love this odd & awkward place. Massage was great, although not the same as an LMT. Everyone was really friendly and didn’t hassle me for a tip like some of the other reviewers reported. I gladly tipped $ 20 on my $ 20 service fee.
2^nd visit — by coincidence I got the same «reflexologist». It was a bit odd this time though. First, he was rubbing my temples incredibly hard (ouch!) and then without warning, jammed a finger in each ear. It was gross. Second, he kept getting dangerously close to my crotch. I’m not sure if I was being paranoid or he was being a weirdo — either way, I think I’m done coming here.

I drive from Salem to get a massage here. It’s not because of the price; adding everything up (cost of massage, $ 20 tip, gas and two hour drive), it costs less to get a massage at home, but these guys give the best massage!

this treatment is was very relaxing. Ask for a lady if you are more comfortable with women. Bring tip of at least $ 5 – 10 as I see the tip as the major compensation for the therapist.

The $ 20 massage was ok but nothing special but the masseuse was doing a great job on my back towards the end and since i had a very sore back, i asked for one more hour of just back. the owner/​manager said that would be $ 40. I agreed since I realized that was a lot more work than the $ 20 massage. She did a great job giving me a strong deep tissue massage and she was very sweet.
When I was done, and went up front to pay, the manager guy was there and as I was filling out my card receipt, he was looking over my shoulder. I left a 20% tip yet he told me I should leave more. I said, I’ve left 20% and double checked my math which was correct. He started to explain something about how waiters have lots of tables and so make more etc… I was like, are you seriously telling me what to tip when i’m leaving 20% and also now paying you $ 60 instead of 20 like i came in to do? I argued with him for a while. The masseuse was there and so were some employees (it wasnt very busy) and they all seemed embarrassed for him especially my masseuse. I felt bad for her and it seemed unlikely to me that the manager was arguing for a better tip for HER. So I asked what she made and he would not tell me. I ended up giving her some extra dollars and thanking for her a great massage and telling the owner he was a very rude man.
It’s really too bad I feel I can’t come back here because the massage itself was great and so was the girl giving it. I just get the feeling she and the other employees are getting ripped off.

This was the worst «massage» I’ve had in some time. The experience was meh. I could care less about the ambience as long as it’s a clean environment. The man who was at the front was an asshole. The lady who massaged me was nice enough, but the massage itself was extremely lackluster. I’ve had better from apathetic lovers.
I only went here because Healthy Foot was booked. (I was the only customer there.)

I haven’t had a masseuse’d massage since 2003. So you can imagine just how stiff my back was when I stepped into the massage lair with the big foot reflexology sign in front. I was able to walk-​in, but recommend calling ahead as they started asking people to come back later same day.
I was greeted. The guy did speak English. Confirmed the rate. $ 20 pet hour and $ 15 per half hour. They charge an additional $ 1 for credit cards.
I got Mark. It appears all the staff is male and the manager may be a lady. Mark did not speak English too well, but that’s okay he was able to tell me where to put my feet and to turn over. No Chatty Cathy.
Mid way through my feet, a woman in the next partition (separated by bamboo screens) answered her cell and started talking loud, y’know Hong Kong or Cantonese loud… then she put it on speaker phone for all to hear. No biggie since it’s all not in English, but if you’re looking for a quiet spa this is not it. I caught a few cuss words (Cantonese), words I learned from my friends back in grade school. Entertaining for sure. Finally she hung up and the entire place sighed in relief. Was this a customer or the lady manager??? Not sure, I was focusing on relaxing.
So I’m a pretty dense fellow. Mark did have to put his back into getting my muscles to relax. Let’s just say, it’s not a western massage. He definitely went for deep tissue and working into the tough spots. This is the kind of massage I grew up with so that’s fine by me.
Bottom line this place looks sketch, but for $ 20 per hour head to toe massage, it really cannot be beat. Make sure you tip or you’ll get some talk back. I watched his happen as the customer prior was trying to break a $ 5 bill into ones. If you are paying cash — be prepared and bring your one’s y’all’s. I don’t mind tipping well if someone does a good job, I tipped mark $ 9. So $ 20 + $ 1 + $ 9 = $ 30 total. Mark kicks ass. Expect some culture differences… like loud phone calls.

Western massages are over priced and over rated. This place is known as a foot reflexology place but during their $ 20 hour long session they do full body. It’s a little different than one on a classic massage table, mostly because you leave most of your clothes on. but that doesn’t take away from it’s effectiveness. Definitely worth your while to check this place out if you’re into massages.

If I could give 0 stars I would.
The massage itself was okay. I’ve been to tons of foot reflexology spas and the massage itself doesn’t stand out from the others.
The service here is what stands out the most and not in a good way. The whiteboard in the front shows $ 20/​hr for a massage but they charged us $ 30pp for an hour massage. On top of this, they charged $ 1 for using credit, but no big deal. THEN, as I was filling out tip, 10% of $ 61 – the guy was straight up watching me and pointed to a number 20 that has been previously scribbled on a sheet of paper. Being Asian obviously excuses you from any manners and I believed that he wanted a 20% tip. This is rude but whatever right? I’m used to dealing with Asians haggling for more money. But guess what the guy actually meant?
$ 20 TIP for a $ 60 charge (mind you, we were already overpaying per their listed price). That’s a 33% tip y’all. As we were arguing my boyfriend got fed up and suggested we leave. The asian guy ended up holding onto my jacket, preventing me from leaving! My boyfriend saw this and saved the day. My point is – I wouldn’t come here ever again. I strongly urge everyone to avoid this place and spend your money at an establishment that’s more honest and professional.

So a group of us were in Portland for a weekend trip and we needed to kill a few hours before dinner. After a quick search on Unilocal,we found Health Spa.
When we arrived, we were greeted by an employee that did not speak english. He quickly wrote down a phone number and pushed us out the door. After calling this number, someone with broken english said we needed an appointment. I told him he we needed four spots. We agreed to the next stop at the top of the hour. 30 minutes later, we arrived and they could only take two of us at a time. After being escorted to my cubicle, I was sat in a chair, the masseuse quickly tried to up-​sell me to a more expensive full back massage. Not really sure what the difference because the only thing I understand was $ 20 and $ 40. So, I stuck with the $ 20.
The massage was average. Nothing better or worse than what another reflexology place would offer. The only thing I found skeptical, was that I went in first and I came out last. Not sure if they know how long an hour is, but I think my friends might have gotten ripped off.